What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Esters
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantJojoba Esters
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventParfum
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Seed Protein
AntioxidantOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCalcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Phytic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSorbic Acid
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingBenzoic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLecithin
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventAlcohol
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Behentrimonium Chloride, Triheptanoin, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Panthenol, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyglycerin-3, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Phytate, Phytic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Benzyl Benzoate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOlus Oil
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientTalc
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIris Germanica Root
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Hull Powder
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentBisabolol
AntioxidantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Olus Oil, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Talc, Silica, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Iris Germanica Root, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Parfum, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phytosphingosine, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol